ABOUT US

Specialist Dietitians Queensland

About

Specialist Dietitians Queensland are a dedicated team of Dietitians who have specialised in Bariatric Surgery, Pregnancy and Fertility Nutrition, in order to provide you with the most up to date, tailored and professional advice. We pride ourselves on offering specialist level care in a kind, understanding and compassionate environment.
Dietitians

Jacinta KING

Director & Principal Dietitian

Jacinta is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and the Director of Specialist Dietitians Queensland. Jacinta started Specialist Dietitians Queensland as she understands the importance and value of expert advice when investing in your personal health.

Jacinta finds great joy and reward assisting her patients through the life changing journey of weight loss surgery, with a special interest in helping women conceive and go on to have healthy pregnancies following surgery.

Jacinta currently consults to Bariatric Surgeons Dr Suzanne Ma and Dr George Hopkins, however, accepts all referrals.

Tertiary Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition & Dietetics)(Hons) – QLD University of Technology (QUT).
  • Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement Studies)(Hons) – QLD University of Technology (QUT).

Professional Qualifications & Memberships

  • Accredited Practising Dietitian & Nutritionist with Dietitians Association Australia (DAA).
  • Associate Member of the Australian & New Zealand Metabolic & Obesity Surgery Society (ANZMOSS).
  • Member of Nutrition Plus & Certified Pre-Natal Dietitian.

Research & Publications

  • ANZMOSS 2021 Conference Abstract Poster: Long term outcomes of bariatric surgery: 10 year follow up of patients from a single institution: nutrition and exercise outcomes. Authors: Dr George Hopkins, Christine Skinner, Lucimay Davey & Jacinta King.

Gemma Campbell

Accredited Practising Dietitian

Gemma is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian who completed her Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics at Griffith University. Gemma’s experience stems within the bariatric weight management field, where she predominantly works with patients seeking both medical and surgical weight loss options. Gemma has also completed extra training in the FODMAP Diet for IBS through Monash University as well as Sports Dietetics through Sports Dietitians Australia.

Gemma currently consults to Bariatric Surgeons Dr Suzanne Ma and Dr Jacobus Jordaan, however, accepts all referrals.

Dietitians

Tertiary Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics – Griffith University.

Professional Qualifications & Memberships

  • Accredited Practising Dietitian & Nutritionist with Dietitians Association Australia (DAA).
  • Associate Member of the Australian & New Zealand Metabolic & Obesity Surgery Society (ANZMOSS).
  • Associate Member of Sports Dietitians Australia (SDA).

Conference Presentations, Research & Publications

  • Presenter at ANZMOSS 2021 Conference Obesity Medicine Workshop, “Nutritional Management Post Restrictive vs Hypoabsorptive Surgery”.
  • Speaker at GORE SADI-S Master Class “Pre & Post Surgery Nutritional Management for SADI-S”.